Which CB Radio?

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by BeachBum_69, Feb 24, 2012.

  1. BeachBum_69

    BeachBum_69 Bobtail Member

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    OK, I gotta admit I haven't used a CB since people knew who C W McCall was and you could say, "Good Buddy" without being insulted....:biggrin_2558:

    So, I went back to see what folks are using today and was kinda surprised at what was out there. I was leaning towards one of the Cobra 29 models until I realized that it was not a SSB radio. Then, it seemed likely that SSB wasn't even used much anymore.

    So.... any advice on whether SSB or not? WX channels or not?

    Any other advice?

    TIA...
     
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  3. BeachBum_69

    BeachBum_69 Bobtail Member

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    Mostly driving in the eastern part of the state where cell towers don't provide the best of coverage... I'm not a OTR trucker, so I don't have a lot of needs....




    Hmmmmm that may not be a worthwhile bell or whistle....



    I'll have to look into one of those. Had a Royce many years ago that was strong and bullet proof....

    That would be merciful!
     
  4. Turbo-T

    Turbo-T Road Train Member

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    SSB is still used, but mostly by radio hobbyists. Most truckers just use the basic AM CB radio. As for WX channels I guess that depends. Some truck radios have WX built in. If you live in Tornado alley WX is nice to have but might scare the piss out of you if the alert goes off. Some radios allow you to turn it off though.

    Cobra 29 seems to be the trucking standard for CB radios. The Cobra 25 is just as good and cheaper priced plus doesn't have the useless built in SWR checker. (an external SWR meter 9 times out of 10 is better than the built in one) Also the Uniden PC68 radios are as good as the cobra 25 and even cheaper in price.

    Also I wouldn't say Cobras are for rookies or cheap people. Maybe a Midland or a Radio Shack. And good luck asking another driver for a weather report...you'd be lucky if you even did a response, without some smart aleck comment. More and more drivers keep their radios off, ever since the FCC let anyone with a pulse get on the radio and make a fool of themselves.
     
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  5. Mad Dog 20/20

    Mad Dog 20/20 Heavy Load Member

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    I wouldn't consider a built in SWR meter as useless.Sure they're not as accurate as a quality external meter, but they will give a general idea if there is a problem with your feedline or coax.
     
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  6. kingoftheroad

    kingoftheroad Light Load Member

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    and whatever one does dont forget a good linear !!!

    :biggrin_25525:
     
  7. WA4GCH

    WA4GCH Road Train Member

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    :biggrin_2556: I can some people just don't need one :yes2557:
     
  8. mike5511

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    As sorry as the grounds are on these new trucks, not to mentions the interference possibilities with the truck computers, I don't even run a linear anymore. Now if I had my own truck.......................
     
  9. Velox

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    I have a Connex 4300HP with a Stryker Antenna and 18' of home made coax. I can hear and talk as quite a ways depending on the other's CB etc...
     
  10. WA4GCH

    WA4GCH Road Train Member

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    Since I run FM on 10 meters a 2950 is not high on my list ....
     
  11. WA4GCH

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    Yes let me know too ...
     
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